St. Germanus of Normandy, Bishop Martyr(Germaine)

2 May

Died c. 460. It may be hard to believe that someone named Germanus of
Normandy originated either in Ireland or Wales, but it is true. Today's
saint was converted by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, whose name he took,
when the bishop was visiting Britain. Today's saint worked as a bishop
with Saint Patrick and is alleged to have evangelized in Wales, Spain,
Gaul, and the Isle of Man. Some regard Germanus as the Apostle of the
Isle of Man. He was martyred in Normandy
(Benedictines,
Montague).